Install Leopard over Tiger Server

Hi,
I want to "archive and install" Leopard over existing Tiger Server. Will not be installing the server version of Leopard, just the normal OS.
Are there potential problems (other than the usual suspects) with doing a simple "archive and install" over the existing Tiger --server-- OS? Can I just do new install without sinking the ship? (Fairly experienced w/macs, know the usual routine re OS installs but am shaky when it comes to server stuff)
Thanks,
Ron W.

Actually the Server version is only required if you are going to be backing up your server over the network. If you run Retrospect on the server itself, you can get by with the Workgroup edition. The developer has a chart that explains it all:
http://www.emcinsignia.com/products/smb/retroformac/comparison/
I don't recall the details, but I even think there was an upgrade path from the Desktop version to the Workgroup version, although I had to call the developer and specifically ask for it. Regardless, the prices aren't that bad. Check smalldog.

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